Trump visits Puerto Rico. He forgot to pack his t-shirt cannon, but he made due. Reminds Puerto Rico that Katrina was a real disaster; that Puerto Rico has thrown U.S. budget “out of whack;” and, that he is incapable of basic human compassion. Trump did suggest, however, that Goldman Sach or “whoever” may have to cancel Puerto Rico’s debt. Mick Mulvaney - a contender for worst human being in the world - puts the kibosh on that. Says we shouldn’t take what the president said “word for word.” By which he meant that no one’s canceling Puerto Rico’s debt. Las Vegas horror and status quo response from NRA soaked politicians. If we can’t talk about gun control and toxic white male masculinity now, can we pencil in a date? Oh, you’ll get back to us? Yeah, OK. PA Republicans’ solution? The Hearing Protection Act. Mueller-led Trump-Russian probe gets to talk to Christopher Steel, author of “the dossier.” Does this mean the pee tape will be a topic of an open session? And, Supreme Court season is underway. This year is voting and organized labor in the crosshairs. Janus v. AFSCME looks to accomplish what Fredericks could not. Barring another death of a right-wing justice, public sector unions are in trouble. In a bit of a surprise, however, on Tuesday, oral arguments were heard regarding Gill v. Whitford...a case that could bring an end to partisan gerrymandering. Justices seemed open to the possibility. Thanks to a cache of emails internal emails. Buzzfeed reveals how Steve Bannon and Breitbart laundered Alt-Right racists. Oh, and let’s not forget hurricane, Nate. 22 people are already dead.
APSCUF-KU helps raise over $5000 for the adjunct faculty member who was kicked to the curb ahead of life-saving surgery. Over 500 Raging Chicken readers clicked to find out what they could do to help. Still no PA Budget. Gov. Wolf says he’s sick of playing games and will start to manage the budget himself. Securitizing the State Liquor stores is at the top of the list. The refusal of PA Republicans to talk about any reasonable revenue package may lead to the full privatization of Penn State, Temple, Pitt, and Lincoln. And, of course, Standard and Poors has downgraded PA’s credit rating again. That will cost PA taxpayers about $53 million/year in interest payments. Rep. Tim Murphy is out following revelations that this pro-life Rep encouraged his mistress to have an abortion and he conducted a “reign of terror against his staff.” State Rep. Tom Marino blocks Raging Chicken on Facebook. Alt-Right is making a serious play for a PA stronghold. Identity Evropa had a Lancaster coming out party. Now there’s a podcast, called “Taking a Stand.” The first episode featured Identity Evropa leader, and PA native, Evan McLaren and the PA coordinator for Identity Evropa, William Clark. And Represent PA is calling November days of action including a March from Lancaster to Harrisburg beginning on Nov. 10 concluding with two days of action in the Capitol rotunda on Nov 13 & 14.
In today’s last call, it’s the 60th anniversary of Sputnik. Mike Pence uses the occasion to help relaunch the National Space Council. He says the U.S. is going back to the moon. Free Will released PV Fest in 16 oz. cans yesterday. It’s a traditional malty Marzen just in time for Oktoberfest. I will be picking some up today. Free Will partners with Down to Earth Cafe holds its Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 22. There will be 5 traditional German-style beers and traditional German fare at the Perkasie Brewhouse. You can even pick up a Free Will stein for $10. Sunny Side Up cans are out at Pizza Boy. That and so much more.
Out d’Coup LIVE | Kierstyn Zolfo from Bucks Co. Indivisible unmasking Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick this Halloween
Friday Politics Roundup | UAW win at Ford; Christian nationalist House speaker; Amazon sucks; Biden’s polls slip after Israel trip; another mass shooting; Pennridge SD extremism metastasizes
Out d’Coup LIVE | Darren Lausten, wins lawsuit. Tonight Pennridge school board meets LIVE - we’ve got a little watch party
Friday Politics Roundup | Jim Jordan and GOP chaos; Biden’s trip to Israel; Sidney Powell turns; UAW FB live today; Bucks County Beacon fund drive; more!
Out d’Coup LIVE | There’s less than a month until school board & municipal elections; a week in the wake of mass killing in Israel & Gaza; regaining humanism.
Out d’Coup LIVE | Joslyn Diffenbaugh, founder of Kutztown-based Teen Banned book club, recorded at PA Climate Convergence
Friday Politics Roundup | Voices from the PA Climate Convergence on October 1, 2023
Out d’Coup LIVE | Reflections on PA Climate Convergence and what’s your mind
Friday Politics Roundup | Diane Feinstein dies; GOP gov’t shutdown; student loan payments resume; PA auto-voter registration; Pennridge Board crazies still at it; PA Climate Convergence begins!
Friday Politics Roundup | UAW expands strike; GOP to shut down gov’t; Biden announces Climate Corps; Pennridge lawsuit to begin; APSCUF still without contract; and more
Out d’Coup LIVE | Cyril Mychalejko and Emily Smith from the Bucks County Beacon on building fearless, independent media
Friday Politics Roundup | UAW’s historic strike; SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike continues; childhood poverty doubles; SPLC report on Pennridge; APSCUF contract; Bucks County Beacon fall member drive
Friday Politics Roundup | UAW preps to strike; climate crisis deepens; WVU guts faculty and programs; Musk plays king; Christian nationalist gather in York; Pennridge tests extremism; new podcast
Friday Politics Roundup | Pennridge school board steamrolls democracy; NJ public schools climate curriculum; Prof. Oross wins ADA suit against Kutztown U; and more
Out d’Coup LIVE | Back from break just in time for the full Pennridge crazy to break out.
Out d’Coup LIVE | It’s a MONDAY politics roundup. Trump’s crimes; Biden’s student debt plan halted; FL bans AP psy class; Project 2025; KOSA; and AI meets D&D
Out d’Coup LIVE | Karen Feridun, founder of Berks Gas Truth and co-founder of Better Path Coalition
Friday Politics Roundup | Trump indictments; UPS Teamsters deal; AAUP joins AFT; era of global boiling; electric car infrastructure; CBSD sweetheart deal; Pennridge secrets; Barbie; Sinéad O’Connor
Out d’Coup LIVE | Alexandra Bradbury, editor of Labor Notes on the impending Teamsters UPS strike
Friday Politics Roundup | Actors and writers strike; AZ heat; anti-teacher union conference; anti-teacher union bill; Pennrige teachers still no contract & how you can help
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